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Organic Electronics: The Ions Have It
Author(s) -
Leger J. M.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200701874
Subject(s) - electronics , materials science , context (archaeology) , nanotechnology , electronic materials , organic semiconductor , ionic bonding , organic electronics , field (mathematics) , conjugated system , engineering physics , ion , polymer , electrical engineering , transistor , optoelectronics , engineering , organic chemistry , chemistry , paleontology , mathematics , pure mathematics , biology , voltage , composite material
Organic electronics research has focused primarily on flexible, inexpensive versions of traditional semiconductor technologies. Although mixed ionic/electronic conduction in conjugated organic materials introduces exciting functionality, the understanding of the fundamental processes that take place is still in its infancy. In this Research News article, the advantages, applications, and basic research needs that relate to the incorporation of ionic carriers in organic electronic materials and devices are discussed and placed in the broader context of the field.